How to Convert a Family Visit Visa to Qatar Residence Visa

Initially, the family visit visa is granted for one month and can be extended for another five months for first and second-degree relatives and in-laws (Father, Mother, Sister and Children). For other relatives, it can be extended only for two months. As stated in the Ministry of Interior Qatar.

Should you wish to convert it to family residence visa, the Hukoomi of Qatar states that expats or employees who wish to bring their family in Qatar can apply for family residence visa only after getting an approval from the Ministry of Interior. And you must be earning at least QR10,000 to be allowed to sponsor your family.

An attested copy of marriage contract and birth certificate for children.

An attested copy of the employment contract proving job and salary.

A certificate of good conduct for adults attested by relevant authorities.

Reminder: The marriage contract and birth certificate(s) of the people to be brought in should be attested by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of your country and The Qatar Embassy in your country.

Bear in mind that this is an important transaction, and it will be a lengthy process, so you have to be prepared for the long queues and long wait. Completing the necessary requirements would also mean a long process.

Additional Information in Completing the Family Residence Visa Application

The following are additional information for the family residence visa application. Again, as per requirement of the Hukoomi of Qatar:

The form should be typed in Arabic and name & data should be typed as written in the passport.

All copies should be clear and original documents are required when for visibility submitting the application for approval.

The applicant should pass the medical test outside the country as per the mechanism laid by the concerned authorities.

Any other conditions deemed necessary by the relevant authority in this regard will be applicable.

To cancel the visa, please visit the centers affiliated to the General Directorate of Border Passports and Expatriates Affairs.